The province would essentially become un-investable in many industries that do business on Crown lands or water.
bc investment climate
February 8, 2024
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May 29, 2018
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B.C. is significantly raising its carbon tax rate—by 66 per cent, from $30 to $50 per tonne.
May 2, 2018
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The U.S. advantage over Canada is not surprising in light of recent U.S. tax cuts and deregulation.
November 29, 2017
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Most survey respondents said disputed land claims and protected areas in B.C. deter investment.
October 3, 2016
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B.C.’s has one of the highest overall tax rates on new investment in Canada and the developed world.
March 9, 2012
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With economic uncertainty as the backdrop, it was critical for the BC government to put forth a prudent budget. Finance minister Kevin Falcon acknowledged as much by reassuring British Columbians that the budget was built on fiscal discipline and lays a firm foundation for the future. Falcon even warned of the perils of additional government taxes, spending, and borrowing in the current economic environment, calling such measures potentially catastrophic.